Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa

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Copthorne Hotels
8.2 (2158 reviews)
246 High Street South , Masterton , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Family-friendly amenities
Cons:
Understaffed
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Some cleanliness issues were noted, including bird poo on sheets.
Service
8.75
Staff were generally great, though some noted they were understaffed.
Location
7.79
Location was described as far from town, which was a downside for some guests.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms were spacious but could use updates.
Amenities
9.27
Facilities such as pools and a kids' play area received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.73
Guests felt it was good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
6.78
Food quality, particularly at breakfast, received negative feedback.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall enjoyable stay with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:37

Property Description

Luxurious Resort in Wairarapa Valley

Modern Rooms and Dining Experience
Indulge in spacious, modern rooms with air conditioning and enjoy local cuisine at The Grill restaurant, open for all meals.

Leisure and Wellness Facilities
Relax and rejuvenate with indoor and outdoor pools, spa facilities, a gym, tennis and squash courts. Children can have a blast at the playground and games room.

Scenic Surroundings and Free WiFi
Set in the picturesque Wairarapa Valley with Tararua Ranges as the backdrop, enjoy unlimited free WiFi during your stay.

Book your stay at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park for a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation amidst stunning natural beauty.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% transaction fee when you pay with a credit card or a Visa or MasterCard debit card. There is no surcharge for payments made with EFTPOS or cash.

A valid credit card must be presented on arrival, and be in the same name as the guests's name on the booking confirmation. For all pre-paid bookings, the credit card used to facilitate payment must also be presented on arrival.

The guest will be charged a prepayment of the total price at the time of booking.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: WLG

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2158 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 8.75
Location: 7.79
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 6.78
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Hempel • family_with_children • nz
8
Pros:

Pool

Cons:

Bed and lack of pillows and potholes in the road

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Baldwin • couple • nz
10
Great
Pros:

All

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • nz
6
Good for one night which worked for us as moving house
Pros:

Good location
Very comfortable beds

Cons:

Very tired especially the bathroom
When filling the bath the shower sprayed also and the seal on the bath/shower was very green and slimy

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • couple • nz
10
Was a great room and we had the event on site so it was perfect for our stay
Pros:

Had everything all in one place

Cons:

N/a

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Loren • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Bed was comfortable and the place was relaxing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • ae
7
Good hotel, comfortable and easy. Seems to be best choice in Masterton
Pros:

Comfortable and convenient

Cons:

It’s a bit tired, could do with a refresh.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • nz
9
Good place to stay
Pros:

Food and menu, clean and tidy,room was nice

Cons:

Couldn't use the pool, absolutely full of families and Children, far too busy, gym wasnt that impressive

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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mellisa • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Daley • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Tania • couple • nz
8
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • nz
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • nz
9
Great stay, great weather and nice facility.
Pros:

Clean, tidy and ideal for our stop over.

Cons:

Nothing, worked well. Nice and quiet considering the amount of families staying.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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William • extended_group • au
9
Cons:

I would have liked a toaster in the room.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Rosita • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Value for money, room size was good.

Cons:

Indoor pool was okay, water temperature was cold.
Spa was just warm water, no bubbles, water was not level was too low.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Zeb • couple • nz
9
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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kevin • extended_group • nz
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Roger • family_with_children • nz
9
Excellent place to stay
Pros:

Apartment was very nice and clean. The indoor heated swimming pool was a bonus

Cons:

Car park some distance from apartment.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee